alleryPast consideration is valid under Indian law provided that the past act was done:
AAt the previous request or desire of the promisor
BFor an unlawful purpose
CVoluntarily without any request
DAfter the promise was made
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. At the previous request or desire of the promisor
Section 2(d) recognises past consideration ('has done or abstained'), but to support a later promise the past act must have moved at the previous request of the promisor.
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